Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 131

---- Chapter 131 Jodie's eyes lit up as she looked up shyly at Ethan. "Uncle Ethan, brought youa gift." He took it without much reaction. His face remained expressionless as he said, "It's late. You should head home. She stomped her foot, frustration bubbling up inside her. She protested, "But I want to stay. I haven't seen you in so long... Don't you miss me at all?" Ethan's brows knitted together slightly, and he moved to shut the door. But Jodie suddenly reached out and blocked it.

Her sharp eyes caught a single long strand of hair stuck to the edge of the doorway. It was obvious that it belonged to a woman. Her face went pale, and she shoved the door open hard. " There's a woman in your room, isn't there? You swore that you'd never marry anyone in this life!" she snapped. As the door flew open, she stormed in and turned toward the room, but it was empty. Even so, she wasn't convinced .

But she found nothing. That hair definitely belonged to a woman. Ethan stood calmly near the bathroom door, his voice as steady as ever. "Jodie, you need to grow up." Her eyes welled with tears again. Then, she realized she ---- hadn't checked the bathroom. "You brought me

before he could stop her. Ethan extended an arm in front of her, his expression finally turning stern. "Enough." "No! I'm checking the bathroom." Her spoiled stubbornness was exhausting , but Ethan didn't say anything more. Jodie darted forward and flung open the bathroom door. Ethan

pushed too far, she stuck out her tongue playfully and backed toward the

her, his eyes scanning the room. However, there was no sign of Grace. He stepped onto the balcony, but he didn't see her there. He made his way downstairs , and just as he expected , he found her under the balcony. She was curled up in the corner, looking helpless and alone. The moment she heard Jodie shouting in the hallway, she panicked and